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Todd gives an overview of all the features we'll explore in Addictive Drums 2.

7:09

Registration & Installation

Learn how to register, install and authorize Addictive Drums 2 using the XLN Online Installer.

7:22

Stand Alone Software

Todd explores the stand-alone version of Addictive Drums 2 as well as the top section where windows and other important commands are found.

4:08

The Gallery & Explore Pages

See how you can explore and audition AD Packs and kits.

8:27

The Kit Page

Learn how to browse and audition kit pieces, as well as make changes to kit piece settings.

10:19

The Edit Page - Pt. 1

The top section of the edit page has powerful kit piece shaping functions, including pitch and volume envelopes as well as the new tone designer feature.

8:36

The Edit Page - Pt. 2

The bottom section of the edit page has insert effects, including EQ, compression, distortion and tape emulation. It also includes mic position controls for kick, snare and room mics, as well as bus send controls. Todd explores all of theses parameters.

7:19

The FX Page

Explore XLN's 'Delerb' reverb and delay processor, how to route and tweak the two Delerbs.

10:58

The Beats Page

Learn how to search and filter beats to find and sort your favorites. Todd explores the Grid Search feature as well as the powerful Transform function to customize beats.

5:24

The Mixer Section

See how drums can be mixed, routed to FX, the send bus, and to individual outputs.

5:08

The Audio Recorder & Snapshots

Learn how to use these handy features to grab drum hits and loops as audio, and how to temporarily save current settings using snapshots.

6:03

The Map Window - Pt. 1

Explore the various MIDI map presets, including several for popular electronic drum kits, how to customize maps to kits and keyboards, as well as how to modify velocity settings for kit pieces.

Learn how to use AD2 in Pro Tools, including using direct outs from AD2 to separate tracks in Pro Tools for more mixing possibilities.

Product Overview

Todd Tatnall returns with a new series on XLN Audio's Addictive Drums 2! Learn all about this world-class virtual drum software package inside and out, as well as creative uses and tips & tricks.

Todd starts with detailed videos giving you a solid Overview of the AD2 GUI, How to Register and Install it, as well as an in-depth look at the Stand Alone version of Addictive Drummer 2. Todd then breaks down the Gallery and Explore Pages, followed by the Kit, Edit, FX and Beats Pages, so you know exactly where to find all the important features and functions, and how to use them.

Continuing on, Todd now reveals the Mixer Section, and How to Route, Mix and Send different signals to different places within AD2 for further Applying of Effects and Outputs. The Audio Recorder and Snapshots are then explained, allowing you to Grab Drum Hits and Loops as Audio, and Save Current Settings Using Snapshots.

The Map Window is now up, and you'll discover the various MIDI Map Presets, including several for Popular Electronic Drum Kits, How to Customize Maps to Kits and Keyboards, as well as How to Modify Velocity Settings for Kit Pieces, Hi-Hat CC Adjustments, Positional Settings and Cymbal Choke Settings.

Wrapping up the series, Todd shows you How to Use AD2 in Different DAW Hosts, including How to Setup Multiple Direct Outs from AD2 into Separate Tracks in the DAW. If you're ready to become addicted to stellar drums sounds, get "Addictive Drums 2 Explained" today and make your drum tracks shine.

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Reviews

It´s a revelation

I knew that Addictive Drums 2 was a very powerful tool, but in this course, I was able to realize that the possibilities of programming are very extensive. All very clear, precise and easy to use. Thank U very much

I am a: Professional,
Musician,
Logic Pro

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Vincec28 Submitted 6 months ago

Awesome Course

I have addictive drums 1 and 2 and I never knew of the possibilities that this powerful software provided. I have only been using it to quickly grab beats and drag into my projects. Thanks for the great explanation video I cant wait to get under the hood of this program.

I am a: Beginner,
Musician,
Producer,
Audio Engineer,
Cubase

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

Stilli Submitted 1 year ago

Excellent Course

Comprehensive and clearly presented at just the right speed to enable understanding without too many replays. I would buy other courses by this presenter.

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

mosspa Submitted 1 year ago

Excellent Overview!

Got through it all in one sitting. Had no problem applying whet I had learned in several of my DAW apps.

Great Course

This course is very thorough. Can't imagining needing the advanced courses.

I am a: Hobbyist

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

Bigmac2 Submitted 3 years ago

Very Helpful Information!

I saw areas that I had not discovered before, which changed the way I function in AD2! Great product

I am a: Professional, Producer, Musician

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

thetonybliss Submitted 3 years ago

Nicely Detailed Course

The Author covers as much as he kno', some important things he left out e.g. Sync to Play/Stop, is a great feature that allows AD users to sync the beats page to their DAW in use allowing quick preview and selection. Outside of bits like this, the course was well informative and now i finally kno'how to route AD2 to individual tracks properly and do a bounce to track in simple format. Thank you !

Very Informitive

Todd teaches us the ins and outs of Addictive Drums 2, a tool I'm growing to love more and more, now that I know how to use it! Watching him go through each piece of the plugin and tweaking each knob to taste was helpful (technically, as well as musically). Will view again for sure.

I am a: Hobbyist, Beginner, Musician

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

Reviews

It´s a revelation

I knew that Addictive Drums 2 was a very powerful tool, but in this course, I was able to realize that the possibilities of programming are very extensive. All very clear, precise and easy to use. Thank U very much

I am a: Professional,
Musician,
Logic Pro

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

Vincec28 Submitted 6 months ago

Awesome Course

I have addictive drums 1 and 2 and I never knew of the possibilities that this powerful software provided. I have only been using it to quickly grab beats and drag into my projects. Thanks for the great explanation video I cant wait to get under the hood of this program.

I am a: Beginner,
Musician,
Producer,
Audio Engineer,
Cubase

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

Stilli Submitted 1 year ago

Excellent Course

Comprehensive and clearly presented at just the right speed to enable understanding without too many replays. I would buy other courses by this presenter.

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

mosspa Submitted 1 year ago

Excellent Overview!

Got through it all in one sitting. Had no problem applying whet I had learned in several of my DAW apps.

Great Course

This course is very thorough. Can't imagining needing the advanced courses.

I am a: Hobbyist

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

Bigmac2 Submitted 3 years ago

Very Helpful Information!

I saw areas that I had not discovered before, which changed the way I function in AD2! Great product

I am a: Professional, Producer, Musician

Ease of Use

Quality of Videos

Value of Training

Access to Videos

thetonybliss Submitted 3 years ago

Nicely Detailed Course

The Author covers as much as he kno', some important things he left out e.g. Sync to Play/Stop, is a great feature that allows AD users to sync the beats page to their DAW in use allowing quick preview and selection. Outside of bits like this, the course was well informative and now i finally kno'how to route AD2 to individual tracks properly and do a bounce to track in simple format. Thank you !

Very Informitive

Todd teaches us the ins and outs of Addictive Drums 2, a tool I'm growing to love more and more, now that I know how to use it! Watching him go through each piece of the plugin and tweaking each knob to taste was helpful (technically, as well as musically). Will view again for sure.

When I was really young, maybe 3 or 4 years old. That's when I got my first (toy) drum set and played it all the time. I was studying viola at 7, piano at 8, and drums at 10.

2. What training have you had?

In college, I received a Bachelor of Music in theory/composition from SIUE, and a Bachelor of Science in recording production and technology from MTSU. Working in big studios in Chicago after college, I learned as much if not more working as an assistant/2nd engineer, often repairing/troubleshooting problems on the fly. It better equipped me to work independently AND with others.

3. When did you get into recording?

In high school. My punk band saved all our pennies to record at an 8-track studio for $10 per hour. I was fascinated by the power of multitracking, overdubbing, mixing, etc.

4. People you have worked with/for?

I've worked with commercial music producers and talent for TV and radio commercials, many of which were national/international brands. I also worked with bands and artists in the studio, including the Frogs, Kelley Deal, James Iha, Sebastian Bach, any many others. As a tech support engineer, I've helped thousands of customers. I worked directly with several high profile customers, including John Fogerty, Bruce Swedien, Oscar Petersen, John Tesh, Andy Sturmer (Jellyfish), Greg Lisher (Camper Van Beethoven), Chris Vrenna, and engineers for Paul Simon, Wilco, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and ICP to name a few.

Why are you so good at training people?

When I was providing technical support, my approach was not only to solve the problem, but to also listen carefully to the end-user's needs AND explain what the cause and solution of any problem was. Putting technical jargon into more relate-able terms helps. I'm also an adjunct professor at a local university, and apply the same ideology when teaching. Whether you're working with a customer or student, you have to put yourself in their shoes.

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If you ever wished you could record in world famous Abbey Road Studios in London, studio expert Todd Tatnall takes you there virtually, in his latest series, "Waves Abbey Road Collection Explained" Todd goes through each plug-in in the collection, meticulously modeled from Abbey Road's own famous hardware and shows you how to use it and get that classic sound.

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Rated 5.0 out of
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Rotger from
It´s a revelation I knew that Addictive Drums 2 was a very powerful tool, but in this course, I was able to realize that the possibilities of programming are very extensive. All very clear, precise and easy to use. Thank U very much

Date published: 2019-01-16

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
Vincec28 from
Awesome CourseI have addictive drums 1 and 2 and I never knew of the possibilities that this powerful software provided. I have only been using it to quickly grab beats and drag into my projects. Thanks for the great explanation video I cant wait to get under the hood of this program.

Date published: 2018-09-10

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
Stilli from
Excellent CourseComprehensive and clearly presented at just the right speed to enable understanding without too many replays. I would buy other courses by this presenter.

Date published: 2018-04-05

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
mosspa from
Excellent Overview!Got through it all in one sitting. Had no problem applying whet I had learned in several of my DAW apps.

Date published: 2018-03-10

Rated 5.0 out of
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shonclau from
Great CourseThis course is very thorough. Can't imagining needing the advanced courses.

Date published: 2017-01-19

Rated 5.0 out of
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Bigmac2 from
Very Helpful Information!I saw areas that I had not discovered before, which changed the way I function in AD2! Great product

Date published: 2016-03-13

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
thetonybliss from
Nicely Detailed CourseThe Author covers as much as he kno', some important things he left out e.g. Sync to Play/Stop, is a great feature that allows AD users to sync the beats page to their DAW in use allowing quick preview and selection. Outside of bits like this, the course was well informative and now i finally kno'how to route AD2 to individual tracks properly and do a bounce to track in simple format. Thank you !

Date published: 2016-02-24

Rated 5.0 out of
5 by
fiveironbrad from
Very InformitiveTodd teaches us the ins and outs of Addictive Drums 2, a tool I'm growing to love more and more, now that I know how to use it! Watching him go through each piece of the plugin and tweaking each knob to taste was helpful (technically, as well as musically). Will view again for sure.

Date published: 2016-02-20

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